Lecturer in VFX & Games

Our client is a forward-looking College of Further & Higher Education that serves a large area of South East England with a wide range of vocational and academic courses, both full and part time. The College is situated in Ewell, close to Epsom in Surrey, and is located in the green belt near Epsom Downs and can easily be accessed either by car (junctions 8-10 on the M25) or rail (Ewell West is close and the college is next to Ewell East where you can get regular direct trains to Clapham Junction and Victoria). The College was last inspected in February 2016 retaining its overall grading of 'Good' under the robust new Ofsted standards.

They want to help the learner succeed in their ambitions. Their students value their welcoming, friendly and caring atmosphere. Their lively learning community helps to make the most of their learning experience at the College.

They are currently recruiting to the following position:

Lecturer in VFX & Games

up to £32,911 p.a.

to start asap

They are looking for a dynamic and creative practitioner to teach mainly across our Level 3 NextGen courses as well as our HND courses delivering on a variety of Games Design and Visual Effects courses. They are part of a handful of Colleges country wide that were lucky enough to be given the opportunity to deliver NextGen courses. NextGen courses are designed by industry and bring educators and industry together to develop the next generation of digital talent. You will be working within a highly motivated team to contribute to the continued success of the department.

Their courses cover the 3 areas of animation, games design and visual effects. They are looking to recruit lecturers with VFX experience. A related degree and/or experience in the games/VFX industry is essential. You will have a high level of interpersonal, motivational, communication and organisational skills. Some experience of Nuke is desirable or a willingness to learn it.

You will have experience and good working knowledge in the following softwares: Adobe Creative suite, Maya and Unity or Unreal Engine. Alongside this the ideal candidate will hold a recognised teaching qualification or show the willingness to undertake appropriate training for which support will be given.

You will need to be highly organised and flexible in your approach to work. You will enjoy a challenge, and ideally have experience of working within a team. You should have a passion for working with people of all ages, especially young adults and school leavers.

They are able to offer you a final salary pension scheme, generous holidays and the facilities of a College campus set in 7 acres of green belt in a peaceful setting. The College has excellent transport links and is set in a location convenient to London and the South East and offers a large free on-site car park.

Closing date for on line applications: Tuesday 22 August 2017

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 29 August 2017

They are able to offer you a final salary pension scheme, generous holidays and the facilities of a College campus set in 7 acres of green belt in a peaceful setting. The College has excellent transport links and is set in a location convenient to London and the South East and offers a large free on-site car park.

They are an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and enhanced DBS clearance.